Step 3: Specify a Connection with SAP Solution Manager 7.1

To integrate SAP Solution Manager 7.1 with uPerform, you must specify a connection between the two systems. The Solution Manager and the Server communicate via web services and proxies. This allows authors to access, create, edit, and delete documents directly within Solution Manager.

NOTE:

The procedures in this section are based on SAP SP 18. Refer to theTechnical Specifications for any required notes that need to be applied.

Creating the Solution Manager Web Service and Edit Security

In SAP, start the transaction using the SOAMANAGER transaction code.

NOTE:

A web browser will be launched. Log into SAP using your Solution Manager credentials.

Select the Application and Scenario Communication tab.

Click Single Service Administration.

On the Search tab, select Service in the Search by drop-down list.

Enter AGS_PDP* in the Search Pattern field.

Click Go.

Select the AGS_PDP_INTEGRATION result.

Click Apply Selection.

In the Details area, select the Configurations tab.

Click Create Service.

Complete the following fields:

Field

Description

New Service Name

Enter a name for the service.

Example: uPerform Service

Description

Optionally, enter a description of the service.

Example: Solution Manager Connection

New Binding Name

Enter a binding name, which is typically the same as the service name.

Example: uPerform Service

Click Apply Settings.

In the Details area, select the Configurations tab.

Click Edit.

In the Web Service Configuration area, select the Provider Security tab.